US11942718B2ActiveUtilityA1

Assembled type waterproof male and female plug for string light connection

Assignee: GUANGDONG GUANYI LIGHTING CO LTDPriority: Apr 20, 2022Filed: Apr 12, 2023Granted: Mar 26, 2024
Est. expiryApr 20, 2042(~15.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Shifang Wang
H01R 13/5216F21V 21/005F21V 23/06F21V 31/005H01R 13/5205F21S 4/10H01R 13/506H01R 13/622
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Claims

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of string light sockets, and discloses an assembled type waterproof male and female plug for string light connection. The assembled type waterproof male and female plug includes a first electrical wire and a second electrical wire; the first electrical wire is provided with a male connector; the second electrical wire is provided with a female connector; the male connector and the female connector can be plugged to each other; the male connector includes a first assembly part and a second assembly part; the first assembly part is provided with a first conductive terminal group; and the first conductive terminal group is provided with at least two plugging ends for connecting the female connector.

Claims

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What is claimed is: 
     
       1. An assembled type waterproof male and female plug for string light connection, comprising a first electrical wire ( 1 ) and a second electrical wire ( 2 ), wherein the first electrical wire ( 1 ) is provided with a male connector ( 3 ); the second electrical wire ( 2 ) is provided with a female connector ( 4 ); the male connector ( 3 ) and the female connector ( 4 ) are configured to be plugged to each other;
 the male connector ( 3 ) comprises a first assembly part ( 31 ), a second assembly part ( 32 ), a first sealing member ( 35 ) and a first protective shell ( 36 ); wherein the first assembly part ( 31 ) is provided with a first conductive terminal group ( 33 ); the first conductive terminal group ( 33 ) is provided with at least two plugging ends ( 331 ) for connecting the female connector ( 4 ); the first assembly part ( 31 ) and the second assembly part ( 32 ) are opposite to and spliced with each other to form a first cavity ( 34 ); the first electrical wire ( 1 ) extends into the first cavity ( 34 ) and is electrically connected to the first conductive terminal group ( 33 ); the first sealing member ( 35 ) is arranged at end portions of the first assembly part ( 31 ) and the second assembly part ( 32 ), and configured to prevent external water from entering the first cavity ( 34 ) through gap between the end portions of the first assembly part ( 31 ) and the second assembly part ( 32 ); the first protective shell ( 36 ) is configured to sleeve the first assembly part ( 31 ) and the second assembly part ( 32 ) together; and a bottom of the first protective shell ( 36 ) is provided with a first annular platform portion ( 361 ) for fixing the first sealing members ( 35 ) to the end portions of the first assembly part ( 31 ) and the second assembly part ( 32 ); 
 the female connector ( 4 ) comprises a third assembly part ( 41 ), a fourth assembly part ( 42 ), a second sealing member and a second protective shell ( 46 ); wherein the third assembly part ( 41 ) is provided with a second conductive terminal group ( 43 ); the second conductive terminal group ( 43 ) is provided with contact ends ( 431 ) electrically connected to the plugging ends ( 331 ); the third assembly part ( 41 ) and the fourth assembly part ( 42 ) are opposite to and spliced with each other to form a second cavity ( 44 ); the second electrical wire ( 2 ) extends into the second cavity ( 44 ); and the second electrical wire ( 2 ) is electrically connected with the second conductive terminal group ( 43 ); the second sealing member ( 45 ) is arranged at end portions of the third assembly part ( 41 ) and the fourth assembly part ( 42 ), and configured to prevent external water from entering the second cavity  44  through gab between the end portions of the third assembly part ( 41 ) and the fourth assembly part ( 42 ); the second protective shell ( 46 ) is configured to sleeve the third assembly part ( 41 ) and the fourth assembly part ( 42 ) together; and a bottom of the second protective shell ( 46 ) is provided with a second annular platform portion ( 461 ) for fixing the second sealing members ( 45 ) to the end portions of the third assembly part ( 41 ) and the fourth assembly part ( 42 ). 
 
     
     
       2. The assembled type waterproof male and female plug for string light connection according to  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of first protrusions ( 37 ) are arranged outside each of the first assembly part ( 31 ) and the second assembly part ( 32 ); a plurality of second protrusions ( 362 ) are arranged inside the first protective shell ( 36 ); and the first protrusions ( 37 ) and the second protrusions ( 362 ) are clamped to each other. 
     
     
       3. The assembled type waterproof male and female plug for string light connection according to  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of third protrusions ( 47 ) are arranged outside each of the third assembly part ( 41 ) and the fourth assembly part ( 42 ); a plurality of fourth protrusions ( 462 ) are arranged inside the second protective shell ( 46 ); and the third protrusions ( 47 ) and the fourth protrusions ( 462 ) are clamped to each other. 
     
     
       4. The assembled type waterproof male and female plug for string light connection according to  claim 1 , wherein the first assembly part ( 31 ) comprises a first assembling portion ( 311 ), a first connecting portion ( 312 ) and a first cylindrical portion ( 313 ) which are connected in sequence; two sides of the first assembling portion ( 311 ) are provided with first clamping portions ( 314 ); the second assembly part ( 32 ) is provided with first buckling portions ( 321 ) that is configured to be clamped to the first clamping portions ( 314 ), to splice the first assembly part ( 31 ) and the second assembly part ( 32 ) together; the first cylindrical portion ( 313 ) is provided with an accommodating chamber ( 315 ); wherein the accommodating chamber ( 315 ) is provided with limiting holes ( 316 ) for mounting the plugging ends ( 331 ). 
     
     
       5. The assembled type waterproof male and female plug for string light connection according to  claim 4 , wherein the first conductive terminal group ( 33 ) comprises a first conductive terminal ( 332 ) and a second conductive terminal ( 333 ); one end of each of the first conductive terminal ( 332 ) and the second conductive terminal ( 333 ) is provided with a first pointed convex portion ( 334 ) for being electrically connected to the first electrical wire ( 1 ); the first pointed convex portion ( 334 ) is arranged at the first assembly part ( 311 ); the other end of each of the first conductive terminal ( 332 ) and the second conductive terminal ( 333 ) is provided with each plugging end ( 331 ); and the plugging ends ( 331 ) pass through the first connecting portion ( 312 ) and are mounted in the limiting holes ( 316 ). 
     
     
       6. The assembled type waterproof male and female plug for string light connection according to  claim 1 , wherein the third assembly part ( 41 ) comprises a second assembling portion ( 411 ), a second connecting portion ( 412 ) and a second cylindrical portion ( 413 ) which are connected in sequence; two sides of the second assembling portion ( 411 ) are provided with second clamping portions ( 414 ); the fourth assembly part ( 42 ) is provided with second buckling portions ( 422 ) that is configured to be clamped to the second clamping portions ( 414 ), to splice the third assembly part ( 41 ) and the fourth assembly part ( 42 ) together; the second cylindrical portion ( 413 ) is internally provided with a mounting portion ( 415 ) matched with the accommodating chamber ( 315 ); wherein the mounting portion ( 415 ) is provided with mounting holes ( 416 ) for mounting the plugging ends ( 431 ). 
     
     
       7. The assembled type waterproof male and female plug for string light connection according to  claim 6 , wherein the second conductive terminal group ( 43 ) comprises a third conductive terminal ( 432 ) and a fourth conductive terminal ( 433 ); one end of each of the third conductive terminal ( 432 ) and the fourth conductive terminal ( 433 ) is provided with a second pointed convex portion ( 434 ) for being electrically connected to the second electrical wire ( 2 ); the second pointed convex portion ( 434 ) is arranged at the second assembly part ( 411 ); the other end of each of the third conductive terminal ( 432 ) and the fourth conductive terminal ( 433 ) is provided with each contact end ( 431 ); and the contact ends ( 431 ) pass through the second connecting portion ( 412 ) and are mounted in the mounting holes ( 416 ). 
     
     
       8. The assembled waterproof male and female plug for lamp string connection according to  claim 4 , further comprising a locking nut ( 5 ) configured to be movable sleeved on the male connector ( 3 ), wherein one end of the locking nut ( 5 ) is provided with a third annular platform portion ( 51 );
 an outer surface of the first connecting portion ( 312 ) is provided with an annular clamping portion ( 318 ), wherein the clamping portion ( 318 ) is configured to serve as a stop for the third annular platform portion ( 51 ), so as to limit the locking nut ( 5 ) on the male connector ( 3 ); 
 the third assembly part ( 41 ) comprises a second cylindrical portion ( 413 ), wherein the second cylindrical portion ( 413 ) is internally provided with a mounting portion ( 415 ) matched with the accommodating chamber ( 315 ); wherein the mounting portion ( 415 ) is provided with mounting holes ( 416 ) for mounting the plugging ends ( 431 ); an outer surface of the second cylindrical portion ( 413 ) is provided with a locking thread ( 417 ) that is configured to be in threaded connection with the locking nut ( 5 ), to strengthen the connection between the male connector ( 3 ) to the female connector ( 4 ). 
 
     
     
       9. The assembled waterproof male and female plug for lamp string connection according to  claim 4 , wherein the male connector ( 3 ) further comprises a first waterproof ring ( 7 ) arranged between the first assembling portion ( 311 ) and the first connecting portion ( 312 ), wherein the first waterproof ring ( 7 ) is configured to prevent water from entering the first cavity ( 34 ) from a space between an other end portion of the second assembly part ( 32 ) and an end portion of the first connecting portion ( 312 ). 
     
     
       10. The assembled waterproof male and female plug for lamp string connection according to  claim 6 , wherein the female connector ( 4 ) further comprises a second waterproof ring ( 8 ) arranged between the second assembling portion ( 411 ) and the second connecting portion ( 412 ), wherein the second waterproof ring ( 8 ) is configured to prevent water from entering the second cavity ( 44 ) from a space between an other end portion of the fourth assembly part ( 42 ) and an end portion of the second connecting portion ( 412 ). 
     
     
       11. The assembled waterproof male and female plug for lamp string connection according to  claim 4 , wherein the accommodating chamber ( 315 ) is provided with a locating block ( 9 ); the third assembly part ( 41 ) comprises a second cylindrical portion ( 413 ), wherein the second cylindrical portion ( 413 ) is internally provided with a mounting portion ( 415 ) matched with the accommodating chamber ( 315 ); wherein the mounting portion ( 415 ) is provided with mounting holes ( 416 ) for mounting the plugging ends ( 431 ) and a third locating slot ( 10 ) corresponding to the locating block ( 9 ); wherein the locating block ( 9 ) is configured to be plugged into the third locating slot ( 10 ) when the male connector ( 3 ) and the female connector ( 4 ) are plugged together, to prevent a reverse connection of the male connector ( 3 ) and the female connector ( 4 ).

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